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This gate gave access to the Sint Joris- and Sebastiaansdoelen. That was the target range of the two civic guards in Leiden. The sandstone gate was designed by the city …
Katrien
August 17, 2024
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The sandstone gate was designed in 1645 by city architect Arent van 's Gravesande.
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August 17, 2024
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The Doelenpoort used to give access to the training grounds of two Leiden militias.
The militias, such as the Sint-Jorisgilde and the Sint-Sebastiaangilde, consisted of armed citizens who defended the city in emergencies and also maintained order in the city.
In 1798, the militias were disbanded. The buildings (shooting ranges and a club building) were demolished in 1821, but the original Doelenpoort from 1645 was preserved.
The militias, such as the Sint-Jorisgilde and the Sint-Sebastiaangilde, consisted of armed citizens who defended the city in emergencies and also maintained order in the city.
In 1798, the militias were disbanded. The buildings (shooting ranges and a club building) were demolished in 1821, but the original Doelenpoort from 1645 was preserved.
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